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Man charged after fatal collision in Prince Edward County

Prince Edward OPP have charged a man after a fatal accident on on County Road 8 in Prince Edward County over the weekend. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A 78-year-old man died on Saturday after a collision in Prince Edward County, police say.

OPP were called to County Road 8 near County Road 25 just before 5 p.m. on Saturday to deal with a two-vehicle collision.

Police say a truck going eastbound along County Road 8 collided with an e-bike going westbound. Ralph Chantrill from Athol, Ont., the 78-year-old driver of the e-bike, was pronounced dead at the scene.

READ MORE: Fatal collision closes section of Hwy 15 north or Portland, Ont.

Quaw Sheng Zhang a 50-year-old man from Belleville, Ont. was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.

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County Road 8 between Bradley Cross Road and County Road 25 was closed for some time over the weekend due to the investigation. OPP say alcohol was not a factor.

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